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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Apr 25, 2021 17:47:43 GMT
Same Brian to be honest, I’ve done little riding and a lot of fixing. Once the folder is with my parents I’m going to make more effort to get out and ride more. Great points. My situation is even worse because of my bike shop gig and working on my own bike projects so riding comes in a distant third. Hopefully the weather will be better and I can actually ride the 10 mile round trip rail trail to the shop. Not ideal, but better than nothing. Best, John “w”
Cheers Jim
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Post by brianbutler on Apr 25, 2021 20:38:38 GMT
Great points. My situation is even worse because of my bike shop gig and working on my own bike projects so riding comes in a distant third. Hopefully the weather will be better and I can actually ride the 10 mile round trip rail trail to the shop. Not ideal, but better than nothing. Best, John “w”
Cheers Jim
Excellent. And you never have to look for a restroom or roadside tree.
Brian
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Post by franco on Apr 25, 2021 20:45:52 GMT
Haha  |
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Apr 26, 2021 21:18:55 GMT
This one is actually cool. I fear some inattentive sport utility might squish it.
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Post by franco on Apr 27, 2021 8:21:37 GMT
This one is actually cool. I fear some inattentive sport utility might squish it. Looks a bit like the Sinclair C5. Agree with one of the comments about bike lanes needed for something like this to become popular. |
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Post by franco on Apr 30, 2021 11:54:06 GMT
I’ll be pleased to see the end of this Folder project, every step has been problematic. Went for a test ride and the drive side pedal felt like it was bent, got it back in the stand and tried a different pedal, then noticed the crank arm has the slightest bend in it on the end. Thankfully I had a spare in the shed so swapped that. New tyres arrived which were a battle to get on, the old Raleigh Record ones can easily be fitted by hand but these Schwalbe ones require tyre levers and brute force. Then the inner tube on the rear decided it has a puncture on the valve stem  Of course, nobody stocks 20 1 3/8 inner tubes anymore so I had to order them online as well, more delay. |
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Apr 30, 2021 13:21:17 GMT
I’ll be pleased to see the end of this Folder project, every step has been problematic. Went for a test ride and the drive side pedal felt like it was bent, got it back in the stand and tried a different pedal, then noticed the crank arm has the slightest bend in it on the end. Thankfully I had a spare in the shed so swapped that. New tyres arrived which were a battle to get on, the old Raleigh Record ones can easily be fitted by hand but these Schwalbe ones require tyre levers and brute force. Then the inner tube on the rear decided it has a puncture on the valve stem Of course, nobody stocks 20 1 3/8 inner tubes anymore so I had to order them online as well, more delay. Sometimes I have projects that seem to turn on me; frustrating isn't it.
Be Kind to Yourself Jim
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Post by wheelson on Apr 30, 2021 18:46:16 GMT
I’ll be pleased to see the end of this Folder project, every step has been problematic. Went for a test ride and the drive side pedal felt like it was bent, got it back in the stand and tried a different pedal, then noticed the crank arm has the slightest bend in it on the end. Thankfully I had a spare in the shed so swapped that. New tyres arrived which were a battle to get on, the old Raleigh Record ones can easily be fitted by hand but these Schwalbe ones require tyre levers and brute force. Then the inner tube on the rear decided it has a puncture on the valve stem Of course, nobody stocks 20 1 3/8 inner tubes anymore so I had to order them online as well, more delay. Sometimes I have projects that seem to turn on me; frustrating isn't it.
Be Kind to Yourself Jim
Perhaps the best thing about being bike obsessed is that one usually has so many outstanding projects that the troublesome one(s) get laid aside until the pain fades a bit. Best, John “w” |
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Post by franco on Apr 30, 2021 20:42:28 GMT
I’ll be pleased to see the end of this Folder project, every step has been problematic. Went for a test ride and the drive side pedal felt like it was bent, got it back in the stand and tried a different pedal, then noticed the crank arm has the slightest bend in it on the end. Thankfully I had a spare in the shed so swapped that. New tyres arrived which were a battle to get on, the old Raleigh Record ones can easily be fitted by hand but these Schwalbe ones require tyre levers and brute force. Then the inner tube on the rear decided it has a puncture on the valve stem Of course, nobody stocks 20 1 3/8 inner tubes anymore so I had to order them online as well, more delay. Sometimes I have projects that seem to turn on me; frustrating isn't it.
Be Kind to Yourself Jim
It is Jim, thanks. Its one of those I didn’t want to be defeated on so I’ve kept going. |
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Post by wheelson on Apr 30, 2021 21:39:21 GMT
Sometimes I have projects that seem to turn on me; frustrating isn't it.
Be Kind to Yourself Jim
It is Jim, thanks. Its one of those I didn’t want to be defeated on so I’ve kept going. Good for you, Franco. I’m just a bit jaded after working full time this week at the shop while the owner is away. At home I can set my projects aside while at the shop a promise is a promise. Sad that new bikes and parts are in short supply. I must get my bikes ready for DFR, no excuses - I’ve hoarded everything I need! Best, John “w” |
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Post by franco on Apr 30, 2021 22:15:18 GMT
It is Jim, thanks. Its one of those I didn’t want to be defeated on so I’ve kept going. Good for you, Franco. I’m just a bit jaded after working full time this week at the shop while the owner is away. At home I can set my projects aside while at the shop a promise is a promise. Sad that new bikes and parts are in short supply. I must get my bikes ready for DFR, no excuses - I’ve hoarded everything I need! Best, John “w” Same John, get projects for other people out of the way then I need to get the Aerospace Pro tuned up. I bought a smaller TA inner chainring last year I need to fit to. Looking forward to DFR  |
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Post by franco on May 2, 2021 21:25:11 GMT
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Post by brianbutler on Jun 5, 2021 12:48:12 GMT
Here is another Twenty, a little closer and more money.
Brian
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Post by franco on Jun 5, 2021 17:03:52 GMT
I wouldn’t pay $99 but then, I appreciate they rarely come up in the US. I wonder if those wheels will clean up, cool that they are set up for some off road action.
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Post by oldroadietehachapi on Jun 6, 2021 5:08:58 GMT
Franco wrote
Rides great, took it for a test ride and got some abuse from some kids “that blokes on a girls bike”
Sad to say, some folks can't tell the difference; always a problem with good bikes.
Cheers Jim
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Post by franco on Jun 6, 2021 12:11:18 GMT
Haha, that’s not a bad comparison Jim  |
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Post by Jem on Jun 20, 2021 16:31:29 GMT
I known this is a Peugeot , not a Raleigh 20 - but the photo is so good I had to post it. If anyone says they don't envy those rear panniers then I don't believe you!  IMG_7024 by |
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Post by franco on Jun 20, 2021 16:52:43 GMT
Everything about that picture is cool, nice find Jem!  |
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Post by Jem on Jun 20, 2021 17:15:54 GMT
Everything about that picture is cool, nice find Jem! 100% everything! Can you see that little steel pump tucked away too? Neat. |
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Post by franco on Jun 20, 2021 20:00:45 GMT
Everything about that picture is cool, nice find Jem! 100% everything! Can you see that little steel pump tucked away too? Neat. They’re like finding hens teeth now. On the Elswick Folders the pump was in the seat tube below the seatpost. Unfortunately the pump is long gone on the model I have. |
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